In line with the trend towards mega-trials, the Commercial Court in October is due to hear the highly publicised Russian aircraft insurance claims, with aircraft lessors bringing multiple proceedings across a range of jurisdictions.
The losses arise from the detention of hundreds of commercial aircraft in Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent implementation of international sanctions against it. The litigation encompasses complex multi-party insurance claims, involving expert evidence across Russian politics, civil aviation, insurance underwriting, and US sanctions.
